Lebanon

Lebanese Army Dismantled 'over 90%' of Hezbollah’s Infrastructure in the South

This is Beirut 30/04 21:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Lebanese army has dismantled “over 90%” of Hezbollah's infrastructure near the border with Israel since the November ceasefire, a Lebanese security official said on Wednesday. “We have dismantled over 90% of the infrastructure in the area south of the Litani,” the official, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter, ...

Abi Al-Muna Warns of Sectarian Provocations Following Deadly Clashes in Syria

This is Beirut 30/04 18:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Sheikh Sami Abi Al-Muna, the Sheikh Akl (spiritual leader) of the Druze community in Lebanon, strongly condemned recent violence in the Syrian town of Jaramana, describing it as “a deliberate attempt to provoke sectarian strife,” triggered by an incendiary audio recording deemed insulting to the Prophet Muhammad. In a statement issued ...

Mega-Voting Centers: A Comprehensive Guide

Sana Richa Choucair 30/04 18:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Tens of thousands of displaced voters, devastated towns and an approaching election deadline. As South Lebanon continues to bear the heavy toll of the war with Israel, a pressing question looms: How can citizens, forced to flee their homes, still exercise their right to vote? For many observers and reform advocates, mega-centers offer a pragmatic ...

Joumblatt Steps In to End Deadly Clashes Near Damascus as Israel Strikes Syria

This is Beirut 30/04 15:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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A ceasefire between gunmen linked to Syrian authorities and Druze fighters was reportedly reached on Wednesday, following intensive mediation by former Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) leader Walid Joumblatt. The effort involved contacts with the new Syrian administration, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Jordan, according to al-Markazia news ...

MTV Telethon Raises $4 Million for Sisters of the Cross

This is Beirut 30/04 14:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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Lebanese station MTV, in collaboration with the program Sar al-Wa’et hosted and produced by journalist Marcel Ghanem, raised $4 million through a special telethon in support of the Sisters of the Cross Association. The telethon was held during a special episode of the show, with the total amount of funds expected to increase as additional ...

Telecom Coverage Restored in 80% of South Lebanon

This is Beirut 30/04 12:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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During a visit to Rmeish in South Lebanon, Minister of Telecommunications Charles Hage announced that telecom coverage has been restored in 80% of the war-stricken region, thanks to swift and coordinated efforts. Speaking to Al Jadeed, the minister noted that 20% of the area still lacks coverage due to the continued Israeli occupation of ...

Beirut Municipality Regulates Campaign Advertising

This is Beirut 30/04 12:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Public Relations Department of the Beirut Municipality announced in a statement on Wednesday that the Governor of Beirut, Judge Marwan Abboud, has issued a circular concerning electoral advertising for the upcoming municipal elections. The circular instructs all candidates to restrict their campaign advertisements to the designated billboards ...

Aoun Receives Invitation to Visit Kuwait and Departs for the UAE

This is Beirut 30/04 12:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun departed from Rafic Hariri International Airport this afternoon, accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants Youssef Raji, on a two-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in response to an invitation from UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the visit, President ...

PortraitGen. Michael Leeney: New Chief of Ceasefire Commission

This is Beirut 30/04 11:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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US Army General Michael J. Leeney has officially assumed the presidency of the ceasefire monitoring commission between Lebanon and Israel, succeeding his compatriot, General Jasper Jeffers. Born in 1966 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Michael J. Leeney is a seasoned general officer in the US Army. He graduated from the Virginia Military Institute in ...

New US General Leading Ceasefire Committee Tours Lebanese Officials

This is Beirut 30/04 11:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Outgoing head of the Ceasefire Monitoring Committee, US General Jasper Jeffers, on Wednesday toured Lebanese officials, including President Joseph Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Lebanese Army Commander in chief, Gen. Rodolphe Haikal, to introduce his successor, General Michael Leeney. The meetings were in the presence ...

Lebanon's Official Exams to Begin on July 9, School Year Extended to June 13

This Is Beirut 30/04 11:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Minister of Education Rima Karami announced on Wednesday that Lebanon’s official baccalaureate exams will begin on July 9 and span five days. The academic year will be extended until June 13, with school principals granted the flexibility to organize schedules as they see fit. Speaking at a press conference dedicated to the official ...

Numbers & FiguresOngoing Crisis in Lebanon: Economic Downturn Continues in 2024

This is Beirut 30/04 08:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Sharp GDP Contraction Lebanon is now in its sixth consecutive year of economic crisis, with key indicators remaining at their lowest levels, according to the World Economic Outlook (WEO) report published in April 2025 by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). GDP contraction continues, and despite a slight easing of inflation and the current ...